What CPU cooler to buy for replacing my Intel stock cooler?

erik8ouk

erik8ouk

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Here're my specs:

CPU: i5-3470
Mobo: GA-H77M-D3H
Case: CM K280, 1 exhaust fan

When I put over 100 FPS in a game, my Intel stock cooler starts to make noise. Which one to buy? Cryorig M9i or C7? Or other CPU coolers maybe.
 
You've chosen a decent cooler, the most popular choice is the Hyper Evo 212. May want to consider themal paste too such as the Arctic Silver MX-4 or Mx-5 (I find them a bit better than the supplied paste in some coolers).
 
If you haven't overclocked just keep the stock cooler and make sure you have better ventilation in the case, 1 exhaust fan and 1 intake would help you, it isn't clogged with dust? With that build a Stock cooler should be fine.
 
doyll said:
I would suggest something like Cryoirig H7, but the price seems about 5 quid too high.
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/cryorig-h7-single-tower-heatsink-with-120mm-fan-hs-008-cy.html
be quiet! Pure Rock.
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/be-quiet-pure-rock-cpu-cooler-120mm-hs-010-bq.html
Raijintek Themis
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/raijintek-themis-black-heatpipe-cpu-cooler-pwm-120mm-hs-015-rt.html
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I noticed Cryorig H7 has 10-25 dBA from its official page. What is the range of dBA mean?
 
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